State Pension Underpayments – have you received all your State Pension?
The National Audit Office has just published its investigation into underpayments of State Pension arising…
October 6, 2021 By Ian Newcombe
Homeowners should use ‘companionship agreements’ to help prevent friends seeking to inherit from their estate
Elderly people who live with a companion must consider how best to protect their estate…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills for Business Owners – example scenarios
It's important that business owners include their business in their Wills. Why? Your business is…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills for Business Owners – business property relief
Business Property Relief (BPR) is a valuable relief from inheritance tax. As part of our…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Inheritance, Trusts and the Reservation of Benefit Rules
Putting assets into trusts can be a sensible way to reduce the liability of inheritance…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
How can giving gifts reduce your inheritance tax?
How can giving gifts reduce the liability of inheritance tax? In a previous article, we…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Life Interest Trusts – providing for partners whilst protecting capital
Life interest trusts used to be relatively uncommon, primarily used by couples in second marriages…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Wills & Inheritance – what is domicile and why is it important?
Having links to another country such as owning assets abroad, having been born in another…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Where there’s a Will – is there still a way?
A landmark Court of Appeal decision has implications if you are looking to make a…
October 1, 2021 By Stephens Scown
Options for the Family Business upon Divorce
The breakdown of a marriage is always difficult but it can be particularly difficult if…
July 29, 2021 By Harriet Wigmore
Estate Beneficiaries – providing an inventory and account
Can someone who has no interest in an Estate (other than through another Estate) still…
July 29, 2021 By James Burrows
Private Wealth Partners Receive Highest Ranking in Chambers Legal Guide
We are delighted to share that three of our partners have received national recognition for…
July 26, 2021 By Stephens Scown